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Marquette County, WI
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Marquette County, Wisconsin.
Population
15,746
Land area
456sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Marquette County
Marquette County at a glance
- Marquette County is 68% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,681, 15% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $210,400 (21% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $800 a month.
- Its largest cities are Montello (1,404), Westfield (1,231) and Oxford (527).
Local data for Marquette County, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marquette County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,681
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$210,400
Prices +3.3% in a year
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
50.7
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,226), Irish Americans (1,971), Polish Americans (1,389).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,815
3,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,913
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $8,801 per person
PPP loans
$16.2M
378 loans, 2,430 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$76.52K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Marquette County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marquette County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
579
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
45
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marquette County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Marquette County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Marquette County, WI?
- Montello is the largest city or town in Marquette County, with about 1,404 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Marquette County?
- Marquette County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 53920, 53930, 53949, 53952, 53953.
- What is the population of Marquette County, WI?
- About 15,746 people live in Marquette County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Marquette County?
- Marquette County borders Columbia County, Waushara County, Adams County, Green Lake County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023